Healthy Hair Care: A Complete Guide to the Best Shampoos, Serums, and Daily Habits

Achieving healthy hair is not rocket science. Get rid of that mindset. It is the result of being careful with what products you use, sticking to workable routines and understanding what your hair needs. Once you’re aware of these fundamentals, you’ll find that there’s nothing much about healthy hair care that you had imagined. 

The Real Reason Why Healthy Hair Is So Important

Your hair not only frames your face. It is one of the first impressions people will notice about you and its appearance can influence how you feel about yourself. More than the looks, however, healthy hair is easy to manage and creates little or no problems when getting dressed on a Monday or any morning before work or an outing. 

Interestingly, the American Academy of Dermatology says that hair grows about 6 inches per year on average, and only when it is healthy.

Back view of a lady with a brown healthy hair

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Damaged hair starts to fall off even before it reaches its full length; this is why two individuals can have two entirely different hair lengths and be growing at the same pace. Caring about your hair does not mean you are wasting your precious time becoming hair-conscious, but it is an investment in your hair quality. 

Understanding Your Hair Type First

You have to know what you are dealing with before you purchase another product. Because there are different hair types, we also have different products that work for what you have. What works for your friend might look bad for you. So, consider your hair type before you swing into purchasing a product.

Imagine what your hair looks like when fresh and dry. Whether it is straight, fine, wavy or coily. It might be smooth, thick or coarse. Some hair types are naturally oily and some are dry, which means they don’t produce oils as they naturally should. If your hair gets greasy at night, it is probably an oily scalp issue.

 

The Secret to Finding the Right Shampoo

Go through any hair care aisle and you will have hundreds of products labelled as shampoos for healthy hair. It can really be a hurdle but here’s the simple secret: what you want to get is a mild cleanser. 

Avoid shampoos containing sulphates. Sulphates harshly remove natural oils, resulting in dry, frizzy, split hair, scalp irritation, and cause colour to fade faster. Typical sulphates such as SLS/ SLES make the lather rich; however, they can also interfere with the moisture balance of the scalp, and may damage the cuticle of the hair, resulting in protein loss and breakage, particularly in people with dry, processed, or sensitive hair.

According to the National Institutes of Health, softer cleansing agents preserve the natural moisture balance of the hair as compared to shampoos containing sulphates. GK Hair’s Moisturizing Shampoo is different. It is infused with Juvexin V2, an anti-aging keratin protein blend derived from quinoa and pea. What makes GK Hair unique is that we’re 100% sulphate free, and fast-selling in over 75 countries around the world. This shows how GK Hair is trusted.

GK Hair’s Moisturizing Shampoo

The pH+ Clarifying Shampoo gives a deeper clean to people who struggle with accumulated styling products or hard water. Apply once a week to reset and deep cleanse your hair, then switch back to your regular shampoo. This rotation keeps your hair clean without overdoing it.

Are you experiencing dryness or you’re noticing your hair is starting to damage? Read more on: Best Shampoo for Dry, Damaged Hair: The Guide to Restoring Moisture and Strength

The Real Power of Hair Serums

Now, let’s talk about hair serum for healthy hair, a product that is usually disregarded but can transform the entire look and touch of your hair. Serums are highly concentrated formulas that make the outer layer of hair smooth, lock in moisture and put on serious shine. Good serums feel light like oils, compared to heavy ones, and will not pull your hair down.

The secret to using the serum is to use the appropriate amount”. The average person only needs a few drops, say half the size of a dime, when it comes to shoulder-length hair. Excessive use will make your hair look greasy. The same goes for using too little of the serum; you might not see the results. Start with a few small drops and ONLY apply more if necessary. GK Hair’s Argan Oil Serum is highly effective, offering several benefits in a single product. It nourishes, tames frizz, boosts shine and protects hair from the inside out using Juvexin. The formula also helps to hydrate and makes the hair more manageable.

To apply it, put a few drops on clean, damp or dry hair, after shampooing and apply it on mid-lengths to ends.

Argan Oil Serum

To have a more intense treatment, GK Hair’s Leave-In Conditioner Hair Cream helps provide all-day protection. This is important since your hair is constantly under pressure from all the brushing, wind, pollution, sun, etc.

Building Daily Habits for Healthy Hair Care

Products are important, but it is in your daily habits that you will find the difference. 

These are some of the things that you can do to take care of your hair without necessarily spending a lot of time and at the same time, generate a lot of returns.

Morning Routine: Brush your hair gently with your hand, holding it. This is to be done before taking a shower to remove tangles. Wet hair is weak and therefore it is better to untangle it to avoid breaking.

Styling smart: It’s okay to heat style, however, it could damage your hair if you don’t properly regulate the heat. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, it is preferable to use the lowest heat necessary and still achieve the desired outcome. Always apply a heat protectant first. It creates a barrier between your hair and the high temperatures. Naturally, air-drying is softer but if you blow-dry, keep the dryer in motion and keep it at least six inches away when it is used on your hair. Aim the nozzle down the hair shaft and not directly at the hair. Want to heat style conveniently at home? GK Hair’s Easy Control Titanium Flat Iron offers safe titanium plates that make it easy to use.

Evening care: Brush your hair before going to bed. It helps spread natural oils on your scalp down to your ends. Also, if you have long hair, you can loosely braid it so that it does not tangle at night. Use a silk or satin cushion–cotton makes hair slide over one another and will ruin it.

Dieting and Doing Things Right

Your diet reflects on your hair within several months. Protein and hair are intertwined. Hair is primarily composed of protein; this protein is known as keratin, produced by our body out of the food we consume. As the popular saying goes, “We are what we eat.” 

Complete protein sources include animal products such as eggs, fish, poultry, and dairy. By adding these sources of proteins in your diet, you can be certain that your body has the required elements to generate keratin in an efficient way. 

With good intentions, it is so easy to form habits that work against you. Shampooing every single day removes the natural oils even faster than your scalp can restore them. Take a break from tight ponytails, braids and buns. Consider switching hairstyles so that you don’t keep stressing the same areas. Trim your ends regularly. 

Wearing hats when stepping out helps protect your hair from UV rays. If you’re a regular at the beach, ensure you treat your hair with a clarifying shampoo. GK Hair’s pH+ Shampoo helps cleanse your hair from impurities like hard water minerals and chlorine. Clarify once a week. These are ways to take care of your hair. Healthy hair care is not just a cliche, it is real and achievable.  

If you are struggling with dryness often, reach out for GK Hair’s GOODBYE DRYNESS KIT. Make dry hair a thing of the past today!


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